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I bought my scoped AR tactical soft case from the Tactical Store. I am very pleased with it and it has velcro pouches for 5 mags. http://www.tactical-store.com/5-11-tactical-gun-cases-f.html They do have 5.11 gun cases in 36inch(MP4) and a 5.11 42" Gun Case (Shotgun) 58622 shotgun case for $87.99 w/free shipping.

fikester, thanks for the link. How to take apart the Benelli Vinci for Cleaning I had a bit of a time figuring out removing the bolt myself...just like the manual and the video shows, it really is simple. Now, it's a breeze.

hurricane, sounds like a good place to work and a great deal. Good luck and let us know what you choose.

New inbox Benelli M4's comes disassembled - in a box per all Benelli's. Two basic assemblies, buttstock/receiver/mag tube + barrel + accessories. Generally speaking, almost all shotguns come this way.

From what I can ascertain from the internet, Benelli 12 gauge bore size is 0.725" while the normal 12 bore size is 0.729" As for the why, beats me. I think you should demand a cost + 5% price on your SBEII from your gunsmith.

I'm real pleased with the fit and feel as well as the different "felt recoil" of my Vinci. The Vinci is a very solid feeling shotgun. Doesn't have the usual Benelli action sound when cycling rounds through it and no looseness at all. Don't misunderstand, I love my HK SBE and will never get rid of it, they are just different shotguns and I shoot them both regularly and equally well:).

I've been shooting an HK/Benelli SBE since 1989, including a lot of 3-1/2" loads in the early years of steel shot shell developement with 0 problems. I did have to have the recoil spring replaced after 18 years. Compared to most of the gas shotguns, the Benelli SBE is light. I also had a 20ga x 24" Montefeltro which weighed 5.5 lb. that I used for skeet and upland. Loved the weight and the feel.

Decisions, decisions. Whatever you choose won't be a bad decision...for upland...although the Ultra Light would be, uh, lighter.

The primary weight difference is the result of the design. You'll note that the Legacy has the same design feature of the SBE, a full length steel barrel which incorporates the top of the reciever, the bottom portion is alloy where as the Montefeltro has a full alloy reciever, which accounts for the lighter weight.

20" AR-15 - 5.56 Benelli M4 - 12ga. Sig P226 - 9mm (alternate handgun - quality GI-45) all have commonly used ammo - civilian and military

Sorry, Been shooting an SBE for over 20 years without anything more than replacing the recoil spring after 18 years. I shot everything from skeet, sporting clays, 5 stand, trap, quail, pheasant , ducks and geese. The gun never failed me in the field. I sent it to Benelli and they went through the gun and replaced it for free even though it was out of warranty.

Buying a used gun is similar to buying a used car. You kick the tires, look under the hood, check the paint, etc. to see if the claimed mileage matches the odometer. With a car, you can usually test drive it, but gun shops usually don't allow test drives...look for one with a pretty clean, unmarred exterior. With the simplicity of SBEII, like the SBE, ask if you can break it down and check the wear areas on the bolt and the runners. Dry fire it(ask first)and dry cycle it and see if there are any hang-ups. Ask if there is any kind of warranty or a return period. Some shops will offer a 3 day return period on used guns unless it is sold "as is" if you're not satisfied. Check Gunbroker.com, you can find some pretty good deals if you have time to look for a good used gun. Good luck in your quest for a used SBEII.

Never had a firing pin or spring failure in 46 years of shooting shotguns.

Want to sell: new in box Limbsaver Speed Mount precision fit recoil pad part#10400 - $25 shipped. Retail is $37.99 + shipping [email protected] Fits non-tactical synthetic stock only. SBEI & II Nova Sport Cordoba I bought this pad for my wood stocked HK SBE hoping it would fit...it didn't work. Speed Mount Benelli SBE I & II/Sport, Nova, Cordoba, 12ga.(non-tactical) SKU: 10400

Want to sell: new in box Limbsaver Speed Mount precision fit recoil pad part#10400 - $25 shipped. Retail is $37.99 + shipping [email protected] Fits non-tactical synthetic stock only. SBEI & II Nova Sport SOLD SOLD SOLD Cordoba I bought this pad for my wood stocked HK SBE hoping it would fit...it didn't. Speed Mount Benelli SBE I & II/Sport, Nova, Cordoba, 12ga.(non-tactical) SKU: 10400

Well I'm not as sharp as I thought I was. After double checking my Vinci I found I had NOT dry fired it when I checked it out...DUH! lo and behold the safty does not work(on)after I dry fired it. It seems that is how it is designed. My apologies to all.

My Vinci safety works just like all of my semi-auto shotguns...loaded, dry fired, bolt opened or closed.

Never. I do keep a loaded clip at the ready next to my Sig and a few rounds available with my scatergun, but never loaded...I haven't felt threatened or a need to.

To alleviate any concerns, invest in some snap caps.($5-$8) As an added measure, invest in anti-corrosion/rust snap caps. Protect the gun from moisture and rust after cleaning and storing. Both Remington Moistureguard and The Inhibitor make corrosion protective products and snap caps. http://www.theinhibitor.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1 http://www.remington.com/product-families/accessories/storage-and-safety-families/moistureguard.aspx

brianc142, good point. I suppose it will all depend on whether Benelli decides to phase out the "conventional" design of the M2 and the SBEII. It'll be interesting to watch and see if the Vinci's "modular" design can be matched or exceeded by their competitors or that the shooting public can fully embrace the Vinci lineup.

There are five Super Vinci's currently offerd on Gunbroker.com, starting bids ranging from $1450 - $1599 no reserve:). My local Benelli dealer isn't sure when he'll get them.

"I am looking for several items and Brownells is no help...others?"

Numrich carries a wide supply of Benelli gun parts. http://gunpartscorp.com/catalog/ProductsMain.aspx?show=brand

I agree, handle both. I love all my Benelli's and shoot them equally well, but I'll also admit how impressed I was with the Vinci's fit & feel when I first handled it and then again I felt the same way with my HK SBE. The horrors of choosing a new shotgun is the kind of problem I don't mind being faced with, ever.

They are tough to find and not cheap when you do. I'd suggest looking at Gunbroker.com or Gunsinternational.com. Most used 20ga Monte's are in the $800-$999 range unles they've been abused.